| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $241.91 | 12.604% | $272.4003 | $272.40 | $272.40 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.33 | 4.375% | $172.5632 | $172.56 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.84 | 10.294% | $48.3529 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.31 | 9.574% | $21.1587 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.38 | 10.430% | $111.9539 | $111.95 | $111.95 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.48 | 4.765% | $243.5577 | $243.56 | $243.55 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.88 | 9.542% | $92.9792 | $92.98 | $93.00 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.13 | $962.9659 | $962.96 | $962.95 | $963.20 | |